Winsor & Newton Distilled Turpentine

All solvents vary in strength and in their capacity to "loosen up" the body of the color, but the solvent with the greatest power is Distilled Turpentine — the only solvent capable of easily dissolving Dammar resin. Distilled Turpentine makes a viscous mixture. It evaporates slowly, and is the most hazardous and strongest-smelling solvent commonly used by artists. Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from light to prevent oxidation. Do not use Distilled Turpentine if it has thickened.

Turpentine is flammable and toxic. Use only in a well ventilated area.

I really like using this to thin my paints. If I desire a very fluid consistency, I use it with walnut oil at various strengths. I like it much better than odourless mineral spirits, which just don't cut it like this stuff.

It should be noted, that I find this is very fast evaporating - could be a good or bad thing depending on what one desire

Unfortunately, it does make me feel sick if I use a lot, even with a very good ventilation system.

I am a porcelain art teacher and for certain procedures you need fresh clear turpentine of high quality and this one meets those specifications. This offer from Blick is far more affordable than it is at the local art store. A further consideration is the odor, the clear distilled turpentine is not as odorous as the cheaper, lower quality ones.

The price of this product compared to similar, competitive alternatives is:

Overpriced

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We are sorry to hear you did not have a satisfying experience with this product. Please know that if you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the merchandise you receive, you are entitled to a full replacement or refund. We ask that you contact our Customer Care Center at 800-723-2787 within 30 days so that the exchange, refund, or credit transaction can be arranged to your satisfaction.

I have been using this turpentine for 46 yrs. Some of my oldest paintings are still bright and protected. I don't seem to have to worry about the UV rays. I clean my brushes with it also. I try to keep the same brand with all my oils. Now that the cost has gone up and it not being very available in the stores, I use a turpenoid to clean my pallette. Put a fan in your window keep it going as long as the painting is drying and there you have no problems. Goodluck, Happy Camper

The bottle comes in a protective cardboard box. The quality is clearly very good. Avoid overexposure to fumes by being by open window, setting up a small exhaust fan in the window, opening other doors and windows for cross ventilation.

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